Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2214 Surname: ------------------------- Catherine -- The 1881 UK Census shows: Dwelling: Lamington Private Census Place: Logie Easter, Ross-shire source: FHL Film 0203412 Robert ROBERTSON age 66 b: Assynt, Sutherland Isabella ROBERTSON age 60 b: Rosskeen, Ross-shire James ROBERTSON age 27 b: Rosskeen, Ross-shire. Any chance this is your family?
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Scotland/Ross/2213 Surname: McKenzie, Swanson, Dixon, Jardine, Russell ------------------------- Hi Garry, Kiltearn is the neighbouring parish to Dingwall, both of which are on the Cromarty Firth. If you look on a motoring atlas, the town of Evanton is in Kiltearn parish. I don't think we're connected - my McKenzie was Andrew McKenzie born 9 May 1830, son of Donald McKenzie shoemaker at Evanton and Mary Potter. Best of luck. Sheena
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2211 Surname: MacGillivray ------------------------- I have an Annie McKay who was born abt 1806,married a Hugh Munro and died 2 Dec. 1897. Hugh was born abt 1808 in Sutherlandshire and died 9 Mar. 1866. Children were: James, Sarah, John, Jessie, William and Annie. Any help?
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2210 Surname: McKay ------------------------- G`day Bob, Thanks for the response. Wish you had the answers I need, but never mind. Would appreciate any future help you can give & I will post any info I find in case it helps others such as you. AGAIN MANY THANKS & GOOD LUCK TO YOU TOO. MAGGIE.
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2209 Surname: McKay ------------------------- Hi Maggie, At this stage of my research I haven,t been able to find any other members of my McKay family. I have filed your request in my file in case I find a link further down the track. Best wishes, Bob
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Scotland/Ross/2208 Surname: Robertson, Ross ------------------------- Please,can anyone help.I am seeking any information on Bella Ross & Robert Robertson of Alness.Their daughter Dolina was my gggrandmother.Dolina had one brother Robert that I know of.Bella`s brother John Ross was Parochial teacher of Bressay 1843-1879. Thank you. Catherine.
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2207 Surname: MacVinish ------------------------- Hi I was interested to see your posting as generally there doesnt seem to be much information on the name MacVinish.My father who was born in Inverness was John MacVinish.I have come across a Johne (with an e) MacVinish in Birth records for Dingwall dated 1665 and a John MacVinish in marriage records for Nairn dated 1725. regards Iain
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2205 Surname: Gillander, Gillanders, Gillandre ------------------------- It appears that quite a few of the Clan Ross Gillander family relocated to Ireland, County Monaghan at some point. There are quite a few of them listed on Griffiths Valuation. Does anyone know the history of this relocation? Are there published Ross-shire cemetery or census reports available for US researchers? I'm specifically researching Robert Gillander b. 1801 Co. Monaghan, Ireland and trying to find his parents and when his family went to Ireland from Scotland. Any help is most appreciated. His wife's name was Jane (?) and children were: Emiline, Ellen & Stewart Albert (children b. in NY). Beverly Pinehurst, NC
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2203 Surname: McKay ------------------------- Earl, Bob, or anyone who can help! I am trying to trace my g.grandfather-in-law,ALEXANDER MCKAY,b.circa 1800 Scotland, don`t know where exactly, I think either Edinburgh or Glasgow areas. Transported to Tasmania 1823/4 on Sir Godfrey Webster. Married there and his children named;Mary Ann, Charles, Catherine,Agnes, Charlotte, Alexander, Donald & Angus. Scots name the first son after the fathers father so his father could be Charles. However this name is not carried on in future generations. Mary Ann, Agnes, Donald & Alexander are. Hoping someone has a missing sibling in their family that fits the timespan. Can you help? Many thanks Maggie
Thanks to those on this very helpful list who took the time to reply to my query. Where would we be without you all? Thanks again. Your help is very much appreciated. Kind regards Sheila -- ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Cairnie <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: 28 November 2000 19:32 Subject: Re: fank > This is one I know! A fank is a pit or tank used for dipping sheep to control > external parasites. > > Alan Cairnie > > > > Subject: Re: What is a fank? > > Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:43:41 -0000 > > From: "igallacher.freeserve.co.uk" <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] > > > > When I found the shepherd station where my g.g.g'father and his family were > > in 1841 on the old maps site there was something called a fank nearby. I > > thought this was probably a sheep pen or fold, but a mile or two away I > > noticed a sheep fold and then, near Inverpolly another fank. Can anyone > > satisfy my curiosity as to what a fank was? > > > > Yours hopefully > > > > Sheila > >
This is one I know! A fank is a pit or tank used for dipping sheep to control external parasites. Alan Cairnie > Subject: Re: What is a fank? > Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:43:41 -0000 > From: "igallacher.freeserve.co.uk" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > When I found the shepherd station where my g.g.g'father and his family were > in 1841 on the old maps site there was something called a fank nearby. I > thought this was probably a sheep pen or fold, but a mile or two away I > noticed a sheep fold and then, near Inverpolly another fank. Can anyone > satisfy my curiosity as to what a fank was? > > Yours hopefully > > Sheila
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2202 Surname: MCLENNAN OF KINTAIL ------------------------- My McLennan's come from Kintail also John McLennan b 1790 abt and died before 1842. Married Christina and had children Donald, Catherine and Murdoch. Donald is my great grandfather and he came to Aust 1853.
Thought I'd check to see if anyone has links to the following family: William MCLEAN, from Inverness-shire, arrived in Pictou Harbor on the ship the Sarah in 1801, at the age of 11 (b. 1790). Later married Margaret CHISHOLM, daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Chisholm of East River, Pictou. Marriage date March 8, 1814 by Rev. Jas. McGregor. William's parents were Donald and Mary McLean of Inverness-shire (Kilmorach we believe). William and Margaret had 8 children: William (b. 1815) married Catherine McDonald Elizabeth (b. 1817) married William Polson John M. (b. 1821) married Lydia Balcom Daniel (b. 1823) married Lydia Fraser Mary (b. between 1824-1830) married Edward McLeod Margaret (b. 1830) married George McLeod Alpine (b. ???) married twice Helen Foster, then Grace Snow. The McLeans lived in the New Glasgow area for about 100 years, had farms on Fraser Mountain. Anyone having connections to this family, please respond by email. Also, want to recommend again Joyce Stewart as a very thorough and detailed researcher. She's wonderful - thank you Joyce! Her email: [email protected] Thanks, Rob and Dianne McLean
When I found the shepherd station where my g.g.g'father and his family were in 1841 on the old maps site there was something called a fank nearby. I thought this was probably a sheep pen or fold, but a mile or two away I noticed a sheep fold and then, near Inverpolly another fank. Can anyone satisfy my curiosity as to what a fank was? Yours hopefully Sheila
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2201 Surname: ------------------------- Lois, this is Ron Gear, i made a print out of your last message and i wanted to send you some info on the Ross Clan but was unable to because you did not post an "EMail" address. I was interested because my people are from NFLD. My Father was born in Perrys Cove in 1896. My "EMail" address is [email protected] if you are interested. Ron Gear
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2200 Surname: Munro ------------------------- Loraine, The IGI shows: The only listing in 1808 in Kilmuir Easter was - John MUNRO b: 3 Jun 1808 Kilmuir Easter, Ross-shire father: Andrew MUNRO mother: Margaret MUNRO source: Flm 445988 an LDS submission John MUNRO m: 29 Nov 1836 Kilmuir easter, Ross-shire spouse: Grace GRAHAM source: Film 457040 an LDS submission children of this family include: Andrew MUNRO b: 3 Jan 1839 Kilmuir easter, Ross-shire chr: 21 Jun 1839 Kilmuir easter, Ross-shire Ellen MUNRO chr: 19 Feb 1841 Kilmuir easter, Ross-shire
Hello Listers, In researching my ancestors who were born in Ross and Cromarty county and immigrated to the United States, I have encountered a couple of men who have used the Christian names Ronald and Randolph interchangeably. Can anyone tell me if these names are perhaps one and the same in Gaelic? Thank you in advance for your expertise. Tricia Montana, USA
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2199 Surname: Watson, Fraser, Diamond, Morton, Stewart ------------------------- I would be grateful for any information regarding a family of Watson that lived in Fortrose during and/or prior to 1928. The above surnames were all conected either directly or indirectly. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Hi again, Sorry, I've misled a few of you. The cross was the only identifying mark, that is they were marked to identify to the recipient I guess (or subsequently).. there are no names noted.. -Janet 8 of the boys have been marked > > with a cross, to identify them.
Posted on: Ross and Cromarty, ScotlandGenWeb Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Ross/2197 Surname: Munro, Graham ------------------------- I am looking for any information on my grgr grandfather John Munro born Ross-shire in 1808. He married Grace Graham dau. of Daniel Graham of Tain. They had 4 children. Hellen[my gr grandmother] was born Feb 19,1844 in Tarbat Hill Kilmuir Ross-shire. Andrew was born in Tain in 1854. The other 2 children were John & Annie[no dates]. Does any one have any information about the parents of John Munro? Are there any brothers & sisters? John & family immigrated to Canada & settled in the Puslinch area in Ontario. Thanking you for any information.